WASH initiatives are public health initiatives that address WAter, Sanitation, and Hygiene. Which of the following diseases would not be expected to show a decrease in prevalence following a successful WASH campaign?

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Clostridium difficile infection is primarily associated with antibiotic use and healthcare settings rather than with water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions. WASH initiatives focus on improving water quality, sanitation, and hygiene practices to prevent diseases transmitted through contaminated water or food, and through person-to-person contact as a result of poor hygiene. Schistosomiasis, Ascaris lumbricoides infection, Shigella infection, and Entamoeba infection are all related to poor WASH conditions and would be expected to decrease with successful WASH interventions.

WASH Initiatives Are Public Health Initiatives That Address WAter, Sanitation